According to Sheehan and Cordner (1989), which of the following are arguments for the use of police discretion?
a.
Most law violations are minor and do not require strict enforcement all the time.
b.
Full enforcement of the law would alienate the public.
c.
All of the other proposed answers.
d.
Law enforcement resources are limited and full enforcement of the law would overwhelm the criminal justice system.
e.
Some laws are vague and ill-defined, which makes discretion necessary.
c. All of the other proposed answers.
According to Sheehan and Cordner (1989), the arguments for the use of police discretion include:
a. Most law violations are minor and do not require strict enforcement all the time.
b. Full enforcement of the law would alienate the public.
d. Law enforcement resources are limited and full enforcement of the law would overwhelm the criminal justice system.
e. Some laws are vague and ill-defined, which makes discretion necessary.
So the correct answer is c. All of the other proposed answers.